Python Cloud Developer

Conversant Group is a mission based Global IT infrastructure and security consulting company founded in 2009 and based in Chattanooga, TN. We are the world’s first Civilian Cybersecurity Force, dedicated to defeating cyber terrorists. To do so, Conversant Group is organized into three battalions: Athena7, which provides infrastructure assessment, strategy, and remediation; Grypho5, which offers ongoing managed protection; and Fenix24, which provides rapid restoration in case of a cyberattack.

Securitas Summa—security above all else—is our mantra, and at Conversant Group, we help organizations optimize the efficiency of their IT operations with security always at the forefront. Since 2009, Conversant Group has helped more than 500 customers understand their security posture, address their vulnerabilities and threats, actively defend against those threats, and restore operations following a breach (should one unfortunately occur). We are growing exponentially and are looking for A Players to change the face of security.

About This Position

We are searching for a Python Cloud Developer to join our software team. As a Python Cloud Developer, you will be instrumental in developing complex, scalable Python-based services that process security-relevant data streams and provide valuable insights to our customers. You will collaborate closely with other engineers to design, implement, and refine backend microservices that integrate with our cloud infrastructure on Azure. You’ll take ownership of key areas within the platform and be a technical leader in ensuring the scalability, performance, and security of the system.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to influence architectural decisions, mentor junior developers, and work on high-impact features. You will work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Develop Python Services: Design, implement, and optimize backend services and features that leverage incoming security data and telemetry to provide actionable insights.
• Microservices Architecture: Contribute to the evolution of our Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) by building scalable, maintainable, and highly available microservices.
• Data Integration: Work with data engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of incoming data streams into our platform and microservices.
• Code Reviews and Mentorship: Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Implement robust monitoring and logging to ensure the health of services in production. Troubleshoot issues effectively and identify proactive improvements.
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with product managers, security engineers, and data engineers to ensure requirements are met and features are delivered on time.
• Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive Python Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in Python development, with a focus on building robust, high-performance, scalable applications in a cloud environment.
• Cloud Experience: Strong experience with Microsoft Azure services (e.g., Azure Functions, Azure Cosmos Db, Azure Containers) and knowledge of cloud-native patterns for building and deploying microservices.
• Microservices and SOA Expertise: Proven experience architecting and developing microservices within a Service-Oriented Architecture. Comfortable working with distributed systems and designing services that scale effectively.
• CI/CD Expertise: Strong experience setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps to automate testing, building, and deploying code.
• Data Stream Handling: Experience working with large-scale, real-time data streams and integrating them into backend systems. Knowledge of data serialization formats (e.g., JSON, Avro) and data processing pipelines.
• Unit Testing and Test Automation: Deep experience with test-driven development (TDD) and writing comprehensive unit and integration tests using frameworks like PyTest, unittest, or similar.
• Security Best Practices: Strong understanding of security best practices, especially as they relate to data protection, authentication, and secure coding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Security Data: Knowledge of security data formats, telemetry systems, or security information and event management (SIEM) platforms.
• Advanced Azure Expertise: Familiarity with advanced Azure services, including Azure Service Bus, Azure EventHub, Azure Blob Storage, and Azure Monitor.
• Scalable Data Architectures: Experience designing systems capable of handling large volumes of data and delivering insights at scale.
• Leadership Experience: Prior experience leading development teams, making architectural decisions, and guiding teams through technical challenges.
• Bachelors or Associate degree in Information Technology, Business, Operations, or relevant field experience.

Why work for us?

We offer a dynamic, innovative work environment with rewarding work - help save our clients from disaster!

We truly value our employees and provide an extraordinary package to prove it, including:

- Internal and external learning & development opportunities, including career advancement

- Competitive compensation & benefits

- Scheduled & flexible PTO programs

- Family friendly programs

- Care packages

- Regular team building events

Join the world's first Civilian Cybersecurity Force and take your career to the next level!